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Flora Danica

porcelain pattern

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  • In Royal Copenhagen porcelain

    …production, however, was the great “Flora Danica” service (now, but for a few pieces, in Rosenborg Castle, Copenhagen). Intended as a gift for Catherine II of Russia, who died while it was being produced, the service numbered 1,802 items. These include minor objects, such as eggcups, as well as impressive…

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  • Hohokam pottery
    In pottery: Scandinavia

    This service, the “Flora Danica,” is now in Rosenborg Palace, Copenhagen. Numerous skillfully made figures were also produced. The factory continues to produce fine porcelain.

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